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February 26, 2013

Plastic Challenge: Eve Stavros, Week 25

Location:Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Name: Eve Stavros

Week: 25

Personal Info:

I recently retired early and moved from Florida to Virginia, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. I’m fortunate to live in the basement apartment of my best friend’s beautiful log home, where I have time to garden, read, cook, play with my cat, Armani, and SLEEP! Living on a budget, but enjoying some travel – and most of all the time to enjoy the slow life.

What items can I easily replace with plastic free or less plastic alternatives? Herring – should be able to find in glass jars Eye shadow applicator – I’ve already replaced with a brush, this is just a very old one Wine cap/cork – this was a gift bottle. I look for cork or metal tops

What items would I be willing to give up if a plastic free alternative doesn’t exist? Frozen edamame – my local market has it fresh when they’re in season

What items are essential and seem to have no plastic-free alternative? Stupid plastic envelope windows!!! Need to reduce mail, period!